Many-zoned Lichen Moth
Common NameMany-zoned Lichen Moth
Scientific NameCisthene polyzona
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, and rocky areas with abundant lichens
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States, Mexico
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are lichen feeders, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive broad yellow-orange transverse band on black forewings, and the yellow-orange head and thorax.
Description
A small moth characterized by black forewings with a prominent, broad yellow-orange band across the middle, and a matching yellow-orange head and thorax.
